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crobinson2013

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Before the physician performs an external version, the nurse should expect an order for a
 
  a. Tocolytic drug
  b. Contraction stress test (CST)
  c. Local anesthetic
  d. Foley catheter

Question 2

The nurse caring for a woman in labor understands that the primary risk associated with an amniotomy is
 
  a. Maternal infection
  b. Maternal hemorrhage
  c. Prolapse of the umbilical cord
  d. Separation of the placenta



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shaikhs

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Answer to Question 1

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A A tocolytic drug will relax the uterus before and during version, making
manipulation easier.
B CST is used to determine the fetal response to stress.
C A local anesthetic is not used with external version.
D The bladder should be emptied, but catheterization is not necessary.

Answer to Question 2

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A Infection is a risk of amniotomy, but not the primary concern.
B Maternal hemorrhage is not associated with amniotomy.
C When the membranes are ruptured, the umbilical cord may come downward with
the flow of amniotic fluid and become trapped in front of the presenting part.
D This may occur if the uterus is overdistended before the amniotomy, but it is not
the major concern.




crobinson2013

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


deja

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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